but that

phrase

: that

—used after a negative

there is no doubt but that it must be done

Examples of but that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once again, injuries have taken a toll on the offensive line, but that’s far from the only problem. — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Most people use a driver’s license, but that isn’t the only option. — Eva Flowe october 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

The Houthis control between a quarter and a third of Yemen, but that portion is home to around three-quarters of the population. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

There are many different types of life deserving of our respect, but that doesn’t mean a very simple life-form on Mars should unduly eliminate any possible benefit humans could gain by going there. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for but that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat